Fate of War in Lebanon Rests With Outside Powers
A day after President Trump announced an emerging initial peace deal with Iran, Lebanese people wondered what it meant for the war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group.
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Retail fuel price hike 'inevitable' if global oil pressures persist: Former BPCL Director HR
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): A further hike in retail fuel prices may be unavoidable if current global energy disruptions continue, Raj Kumar Dubey, former Director HR at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), said, outlining three options before policymakers as crude markets face sustained volatility. 'Now, there are two or three options open.
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Israeli Leaders Say Little About Trump’s Potential Iran Deal
Analysts said the silence reflected Israeli worries that an agreement will not significantly degrade Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.
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"Attempt to distort realities of region": Iranian Embassy in India rejects US State Secy Rubio's remarks
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): The Iranian Embassy in India on Sunday issued a strongly worded rejection of the remarks made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a day ago, accusing Washington of attempting to 'distort the realities of the region' and deflect attention from the policies of the United States and Israel.
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"Don't look at it as Zero-Sum game": Jaishankar on West Asia conflict, reiterates call for stability, unimpeded maritime commerce
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday highlighted that India is among the few countries in the world with strong relations and real interests in the Gulf and that it wants peace and stability in the region.
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"No nation on earth that sponsors more terrorism than Iran": Rubio launches sharp attack on Iran
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Iran during a joint press conference with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, accusing Tehran of sponsoring terrorism, backing proxy militant groups and destabilising regions across the world.
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'Nightmare for Israel': Republican hawks attack Trump's emerging Iran deal
'Nightmare for Israel': Republican hawks attack Trump's emerging Iran deal Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 05/24/2026 - 11:35 Republicans fear the proposed ceasefire agreement and sanctions relief are a major concession that would allow Tehran to retain regional influence US Senator Lindsey Graham speaks during a bill signing in the Oval Office of the White House on 3 February 2026 (Alex Wong/Getty Images via AFP) Off Senior US Republicans have launched a rare public rebuke of President Donald Trump over the emerging ceasefire agreement with Iran , warning that the reported terms would strengthen Tehran and undermine Israel. The criticism intensified on Sunday after Trump said a memorandum of understanding to end the US-Israeli war on Iran had been "largely negotiated" and was awaiting finalisation. Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the vital global energy chokepoint that Iran has effectively controlled since the war began in late February.
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No MoU Possible without Release of Iran’s Frozen Assets: Source
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An informed source said that while the US has consistently obstructed the negotiations and changed its positions, Iran has emphasized that no understanding will be reached without the release of a specified portion of Iran’s frozen assets in the initial step.
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What is included in the Iran ceasefire deal?
Proposed framework hinges on a 60-day truce, reopening strait of Hormuz, and revived talks on limiting Iran nuclear programme • Middle East crisis: live updates Donald Trump has said a “memorandum of understanding” in talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran “has been largely negotiated”. Official details of the deal remain scant and it remains possible some aspects of the memo could change, but here is what we know so far about the potential agreement that could bring an end to the war. Continue reading...
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Citizens voice anger, distrust over possible US-Iran deal
Reports of a possible agreement between Washington and the Islamic Republic have triggered anger and frustration among Iranians, with messages sent to Iran International reflecting deep distrust toward both foreign powers and Iran’s ruling establishment.
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Marco Rubio says 'significant' progress made in talks with Iran – video
The US secretary of state told reporters that peace talks with Iran had progressed but cautioned that a deal was not 'final' at this stage Continue reading...
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What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
President Trump said on Saturday that an agreement to end the war was “largely negotiated,” but neither the United States nor Iran released many details of the proposal.
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European Commission President welcomes possible peace deal
European Commission President welcomes possible peace deal European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday welcomed signs of progress in talks over a possible peace deal between the United States and Iran. "I welcome the progress towards an agreement between the US and Iran. We need a deal that truly de-escalates the conflict, reopens the Strait of Hormuz and guarantees toll-free full freedom of navigation.
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"Significant progress has been made": US State Secretary Rubio hints at Iran breakthrough
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday indicated that 'significant progress' has been made in ongoing diplomatic efforts concerning Iran, stating that an announcement could be possible later today regarding a deal with Iran.
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No Decision Made without Leader’s Approval: Iranian President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described national unity as the country’s most important assets in overcoming crises and threats, stressing that no decision in Iran is taken without the permission of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
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UK welcomes progress on US-Iran talks
UK welcomes progress on US-Iran talks UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed reports of progress in talks for a potential agreement between Iran and the US. Posting on X, Starmer said the world needed "to see an agreement that brings the conflict to an end and opens the Strait of Hormuz. " “We will work with our international partners to seize this moment and achieve a long-term diplomatic settlement," said Starmer.
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Rubio labels Iran world leading sponsor of 'terrorism'
Rubio labels Iran world leading sponsor of 'terrorism' US State Secretary Marco Rubio labelled Iran the top sponsor of "terrorism" across the world. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Rubio said "no nation on earth sponsors more terrorism than Iran. " Rubio also claimed that Iran did not spend money on building roads and instead invests in sponsoring terror groups.
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Iran executes another political prisoner, bringing tally to 37 since March
Iran executed political prisoner Mojtaba Kian on Sunday after convicting him on accusations tied to cooperation with Israel and the United States, bringing the number of people put to death on political and security-related charges since March 17 to at least 37.
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Rift over Clauses in Iran-US Draft MoU Persists: Source
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An informed source told Tasnim that disagreements between Iran and the US over one or two clauses of a possible memorandum of understanding are still ongoing.
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Waiver of Iran’s Oil Sanctions to Apply to Petrochemicals, Derivatives
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A possible understanding between Iran and the US will reportedly allow Tehran to sell crude oil, petrochemicals and their derivatives during the negotiation period.
